Varick
Meaning of Varick
The masculine given name Varick, pronounced VAIR-ik (/vɛərɪk/), derives from a Dutch colonial surname originally borne by families among New Netherland settlers and subsequently distinguished by Richard Varick (1753–1831), who served as New York’s attorney general and mayor; this notable lineage has been perpetuated in Manhattan’s Varick Street toponym. In the United States, Varick remains exceptionally uncommon, with annual registrations since the 1960s fluctuating between five and fourteen births and corresponding Social Security rankings oscillating from the mid-600s to the high-900s, thereby situating it unequivocally outside mainstream naming charts. Etymologically, the name is understood as a toponymic Dutch designation that entered British colonial records and incorporates the Germanic morphological element –rik, signifying “ruler” or “power,” a construction paralleled in names such as Hendrik and Frederic. Consequently, Varick presents a technically precise yet culturally resonant option for parents seeking a designation rooted in Anglo-American colonial heritage and marked by sustained, albeit sparse, usage.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as VAIR-ik (/vɛərɪk/)
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Notable People Named Varick
| Varick Frissell - |
